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Apr 10, 2009
04/09
Apr 10, 2009
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, nuclear spies, the dirty oil lobby and a drive-thru pawn shop. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Grover Norquist. Unfortunately, this will be the last episode of the Weekly Radio Spin, due to resource constraints. To help us bring back the show, please make a tax-deductible contribution to CMD. Thanks!
Topics: Canada, France, nuclear power, marketing, tar sands, fake news, Obama administration
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Apr 3, 2009
04/09
Apr 3, 2009
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, NATO raises its profile, ghostwriters, and hijacking choice. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" DC Navigators.
Topics: NATO, PR, lobbying
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Mar 27, 2009
03/09
Mar 27, 2009
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This week, Fox's darlings, anger management and pulling out the lobbying stops. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Glenn Beck.
Topics: lobbying, PR
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Mar 20, 2009
03/09
Mar 20, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, PR dollars move to Afghanistan, Iraqis feel safe, Shell's non-answers. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" the Suez water company.
Topics: Iraq, Afghanistan, Public Relations
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Mar 13, 2009
03/09
Mar 13, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, Wal-Mart's new PR strategy, industry plans for healthcare reform, and flacking for a tax haven. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Burson-Marsteller. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to let...
Topics: public relations, lobbying, Wal-Mart, Burson-Marsteller, healthcare, Fleishman-Hillard, Iraq, U.S....
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Mar 6, 2009
03/09
Mar 6, 2009
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, lobbyists line up for climate change, the economy gives the Army a break and shameless AIG. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" D.C. Navigators.
Topics: AIG, Philip Morris, U.S. Army
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Feb 27, 2009
02/09
Feb 27, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, corporate healthcare gets the vapors, GM's new spinmeister and Monsanto's top-secret seeds. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" one PR firm's many corporate front groups. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: lobbying, public relations, front groups, General Motors, Constellation Energy, biotech, science,...
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Feb 20, 2009
02/09
Feb 20, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at new names to avoid old crimes, water for the world, and cultural "sharing." In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Countrywide Financial Corporation.
Topics: Blackwater, ITT, Countrywide Financial, Hillary Clinton
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Feb 13, 2009
02/09
Feb 13, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at more U.S. military propaganda, flying without fear, and biofuel pitfalls. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Leon Panetta's smoking deal.
Topics: Cessna, Panetta, Pentagon, biofuel
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Feb 6, 2009
02/09
Feb 6, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at military spending on PR, Sellin' Michelle, and another Shell game. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" Procter and Gambel.
Topics: Iraq, Public Relations, tar sands
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Jan 30, 2009
01/09
Jan 30, 2009
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at military lobbying, not getting the lead out, and protecting whistleblowers. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" being distracted by the Burmese junta. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: lobbying, military, racism, health, children, whistleblowers, marketing, human rights, Burma
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Jan 23, 2009
01/09
Jan 23, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, giving the OK to domestic propaganda, waiving your own ethics rules and making Condoleezza Rice a star. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin,'" the industries that feed and clothe Patrick Moore. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please...
Topics: public relations, propaganda, Pentagon, Condoleezza Rice, Patrick Moore, lobbying, drug industry,...
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Jan 16, 2009
01/09
Jan 16, 2009
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at nominating a military lobbyist, selling the auto industry and spinning dirty oil. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the firm that loved spies. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to...
Topics: Raytheon, U.S. government, auto industry, marketing, oil sands, Canada, public relations
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Jan 9, 2009
01/09
Jan 9, 2009
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at a costly contract, Robert Redford's lust and Israel blaming the victims. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the RTNDA and Barbara Cochran.
Topics: Palestine, Israel, Army of One, Robert Redford, RTNDA
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Jan 2, 2009
01/09
Jan 2, 2009
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at an off-key gift, education that doesn't teach and SLAPPed reporters. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," Chip Saltsman. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to let us know. Thanks!
Topics: Republicans, racism, U.S. politics, abstinence only education, health, sexuality, lawsuits, media,...
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Dec 26, 2008
12/08
Dec 26, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at China's online censors, Wyeth's busy ghosts and how to sell during an economic meltdown. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the Bush administration and Goldman Sachs. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: China, human rights, marketing, economics, financial, Goldman Sachs, health, Wyeth, Pharmaceuticals
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Dec 19, 2008
12/08
Dec 19, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the Pentagon's PR slush fund, the U.S. auto industry's positioning and Europe's worst lobbyists. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," what the coal industry, Iraqi Health Ministry and Barry McCaffrey have in common. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio...
Topics: media, public relations, Pentagon, military, Europe, lobbying, auto industry, America Supports You
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Dec 12, 2008
12/08
Dec 12, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at plotting out the Bush legacy, the demise of a pro-war group, and Frosty the Coal Man. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," Newt Gingrich. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to let us...
Topics: Iran, Iraq, Newt Gingrich, Freedom's Watch
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Dec 5, 2008
12/08
Dec 5, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at Pentagon pundits, psychological operations for reporters and how tobacco companies want to help. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the special relationship between Coke and India. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station,...
Topics: health, Pentagon, propaganda, Barry McCaffrey, media, Afghanistan, tobacco, Coca-Cola, India, water
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Nov 26, 2008
11/08
Nov 26, 2008
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This week, we look at a reason to celebrate in Iraq, brand loyalty in bleak economic times and how to piss off moms. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at cause-related marketing.
Topics: Johnson & Johnson, Iraq, cause-related marketing
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Nov 21, 2008
11/08
Nov 21, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at CEO gas hogs, unlikely terrorists and how Mormons spend their money. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at General Motors.
Topics: GM, UAW, science, coal
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Nov 14, 2008
11/08
Nov 14, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at good eats in Iraq, selling agua and calling all cars for a bail-out. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we A-S-K about front groups.
Topics: Obama, Axelrod, U.S. Army, water
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Nov 7, 2008
11/08
Nov 7, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at opening white spaces, Bush's last-minute scramble and feminist cigarettes. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the history of one airline company behind the CIA's unfriendly skies. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station,...
Topics: FCC, Internet, Bush administration, tobacco, health, environment, CIA, Evergreen, elections
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Oct 31, 2008
10/08
Oct 31, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at PhRMA's ad buys, spinning Iran and Iraq, and attacking ACORN. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the tobacco, fat, and alcohol laden career of Rick Berman. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to let us know. Thanks!
Topics: front groups, ACORN, Iran, Iraq, Rick Berman
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Oct 24, 2008
10/08
Oct 24, 2008
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at rigging the vote, nuking democracy and Judith Miller's new job. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the mostly-fortunate life of Scooter Libby. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at editor@prwatch.org to...
Topics: voting, e-voting, U.S. elections, reporters, health, tobacco, nuclear energy, UK, Iraq, Scooter...
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Oct 17, 2008
10/08
Oct 17, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we dissect a PR bailout, where environmental reporters and spinners will be next December, and the $5 million question before an FDA panel. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," what do a new 527 group, AT&T and the Parents Television Council have in common? The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and...
Topics: climate change, public relations, economics, U.S. government, 527, Food and Drug Administration,...
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Oct 10, 2008
10/08
Oct 10, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the pressure on the Pentagon pundits, how AIG learned an important PR lesson, and Israel's new brand. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," what do ROTC recruiters, the Nigerian military and the war on drugs have in common? The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the...
Topics: Israel, economy, public relations, propaganda, Iraq, AIG, spin, Pentagon, MPRI
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Oct 3, 2008
10/08
Oct 3, 2008
by
Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the dangers posed by environmentalists, university payola and the FDA's spin doctors. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we learn about one patriotic sounding front group. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email...
Topics: environmentalists, FDA, ethics, public relations, media, APCO Worldwide, Kazakhstan, Johns Hopkins...
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Sep 26, 2008
09/08
Sep 26, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at funding nothing in Iraq, Britain's climate change shell game and a not-so-ethical ethics watchdog. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," how a PR firm helped deceive Americans into the first Gulf War. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your...
Topics: Iraq, climate change, children, health, environment, Britain, Hill & Knowlton, public relations
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Sep 19, 2008
09/08
Sep 19, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at CEOs' parachutes, next generation Swift Boaters, and meddling in Bolivia. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the pedigree of the American Issues Project.
Topics: Bolivia, FDA, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, American Issues Project
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Sep 12, 2008
09/08
Sep 12, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the cost of secrecy, "eco-driving" and greasing the skids for oil sands. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," a natural gas company decides to "be the media." The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please...
Topics: public relations, environment, automobile, media literacy, lobbying, oil sands, Canada, fake news
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Sep 5, 2008
09/08
Sep 5, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at the demise of whistleblower protections, Lipitor's new pitch man, and how to look like you're military without actually enlisting. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the Ogilvy and Mather advertising firm.
Topics: U.S. Army, Lipitor, Ogily and Mather, Chevron
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Aug 29, 2008
08/08
Aug 29, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at how much you can trust the World Bank, ICE's failed experiment, and how the early bird gets the war. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the career of World Bank President Robert Zoellick.
Topics: CAFTA, Robert Zoellick, World Bank, Pentagon, ICE
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Aug 22, 2008
08/08
Aug 22, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at sustainable greenhouse gas emissions, the politics of banking and those wily union bosses. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," how John Rendon waves the U.S. flag. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: Shell, oilsands, climate change, banking, public relations, labor, front groups, Iraq, military
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Aug 15, 2008
08/08
Aug 15, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at not-so-endangered species, burying media access, and why it doesn't matter what "green" means. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," how to boost your image after the world's worst industrial accident. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin...
Topics: media, public relations, media literacy, environment, marketing, age, BP, human rights, U.S....
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Aug 8, 2008
08/08
Aug 8, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at award-winning gutter journalism, an icy approach to immigrants and an explosive new assignment for the Lincoln Group. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," global warming skeptics.
Topics: Afghanistan, Lincoln Group, global warming skeptics, ICE, tobacco, Ron Suskind
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Aug 1, 2008
08/08
Aug 1, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at who's recruiting journalists, how the UK Parliament took out the trash and the fuel behind a new front group. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," the sordid past of a corporate spy. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station,...
Topics: government, lobbying, media, public relations, environment, secrecy, front groups, energy, biofuels
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Jul 25, 2008
07/08
Jul 25, 2008
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This week, we look at the poor being used as fronts, product placement on the news and battling ad buys. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the pro-drilling front group "Americans for American Energy."
Topics: Americans for American Energy, McDonald's, product placement, oil drilling, Vets for Freedom,...
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Jul 18, 2008
07/08
Jul 18, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at rock star Guard members, protection for journalists and a bizarre "honor" for Jesse Helms. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Senator Elizabeth Dole.
Topics: Jesse Helms, Elizabeth Dole, AIDS, Edelman, National Guard
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Jul 11, 2008
07/08
Jul 11, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at Dick Cheney's red pen, drug companies' new code and a match made in PR heaven. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Montel Williams' pharma gig.
Topics: Dick Cheney, Pharma, Montel Williams, Karen Hughes, Mark Penn, biofuels, European Union
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Jul 3, 2008
07/08
Jul 3, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the nuclear industry's largesse, Merck's marketing and cigarettes for kids. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," how is secondhand smoke like an uncurbed dog? The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: children, corporations, international, nuclear power, pharmaceuticals, public relations, tobacco,...
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Jun 27, 2008
06/08
Jun 27, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at the type of attacks Barack Obama can expect, PR firms' involvement in the crisis in Zimbabwe, and cross marketing of bottled water and video games. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the client list of global marketing giant Young and Rubicam.
Topics: Zimbabwe, Philip Morris, Barack Obama, John McCain, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
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Jun 20, 2008
06/08
Jun 20, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at the spin around same-sex marriage, Christine Todd Whitman's job pitch and how Wikipedia threatens the PR industry. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," how are same-sex marriage opponents linked to Iraq war proponents? The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly...
Topics: citizen journalism, front groups, gay/lesbian, internet, Iraq, labor, nuclear power, public...
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Jun 13, 2008
06/08
Jun 13, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at using comic books to counter protests, Morocco's promotion of questionable refugees, and product placement across the pond. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Jack Abramoff.
Topics: Jack Abramoff, Morocco, Western Sahara, product placement, manga
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Jun 6, 2008
06/08
Jun 6, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at what grades med schools get for cozying up to pharma, the continuing controversy over menthol cigarettes, and an extra ingredient in your chicken dinner. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the poor, pitiful Chevron.
Topics: Chevron, ExxonMobil, menthol, global warming
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May 30, 2008
05/08
May 30, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at the upside of the Chinese earthquake, the battle between biofuels and grocers, and how quitting smoking can be worse than smoking itself. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the influential Glover Park Group.
Topics: earthquake, Chantix, China, global warming, biofuels
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May 23, 2008
05/08
May 23, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at an award only money could buy, how a Pentagon investigation isn't bad for business, and who thinks struggling homeowners are whiny. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at the checkered career of Dick Armey.
Topics: Dow, Dupont, Exxon Mobil, mercury, Dick Armey, housing crisis
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May 16, 2008
05/08
May 16, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at why we should pity the oil industry, how invasion of privacy is sold as a good thing, and kids fighting back. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Philip Morris's ability to see into the future.
Topics: Philip Morris, smoking, Hollywood, menthol, Charter Communications, American Petroleum Institute
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May 9, 2008
05/08
May 9, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at radio shows on drugs, when U.S. think tanks meddle overseas, and mad policies on mad cow. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Dow's chemical legacy. The Weekly Radio Spin is freely available for personal and broadcast use. If you air the Weekly Radio Spin on your radio station, please email us at...
Topics: corporations, global warming, journalism, mad cow disease, pharmaceuticals, public relations, think...
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May 2, 2008
05/08
May 2, 2008
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Center for Media and Democracy
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This week, we look at corporate welfare daddies, activist orangutans, and update the Pentagon's pundit scandal. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we travel back in time to Watergate, and campaign donations in small unmarked bills.
Topics: biofuels, Pentagon, propaganda, orangutans
